Kyle Naughton has been ruled out for the rest of the season after David Meyler’s red card challenge on Saturday.

The Hull midfielder was shown a straight red for the hefty challenge that left Naughton in hospital at the weekend, though neither Garry Monk nor Steve Bruce condemned Meyler at the time.

A scan on Monday revealed Naughton suffered ligament damage and the right-back will face a six-week lay-off.

David Meyler (left) lunges in high on Kyle Naughton and was sent off the poor challenge on Saturday

The full back writhes in pain following the incident and faces a six-week lay off with ankle ligament damage

A club statement said: ‘An initial scan on Saturday ruled out a fracture, but a follow up scan last night confirmed ligament damage that will keep the January signing from Spurs out for around six weeks.

‘With just seven league games left, it’s a blow for Naughton and the Swans with the right-back continuing to impress with every appearance.’

Angel Rangel will return to the side to face Everton on Saturday. Rangel said: ‘It’s not good because Kyle has an injury and I don’t wish bad on anyone, but from my point of view I always try and be ready so if the manager needs me I’ll try my best.’

Naughton will miss the rest of the season and had to helped off the pitch by the Swansea team physios

Meyler looks shocked as referee Andre Marriner shows him a straight red, a decision that was justified